Increased milking frequency during partial
or whole lactations increases milk yields, but
generally reduces percentages of milk fat and
protein. Because of greater milk volume, total
fat and protein are not reduced. ...

Disease causing Leptospira can be placed
in one of two broad categories for common
domesticated mammals: They are either hostadapted
or incidental strains. The four incidental
serovars of Leptospira that are pathogenic
to ...

Milk is widely considered one of the
world’s most valuable foods. As a raw material,
it is available in various forms, and is
found in an ever-increasing variety of nutritional
products. Milk is a complex biological
fluid ...

Shirley, John E.(Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2003)

Dairy cows are generally provided with a
60-day dry period. The first part of the dry
period is called the “far-off dry period” beginning
at dry off and continuing until 21 days
before projected calving date. The second ...

Initiation of the Ovsynch protocol at random
stages of the estrous cycle produces differences
in synchronization and pregnancy
rates. Use of two injections of PGF2α administered
14 days apart, with the second ...